Bus Conversion Tiny House Tour | Off Grid Solar School Bus Home
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- This is our perfectly imperfect tiny house tour. We bought a retired school bus and converted it into a rustic cabin on wheels ourselves.
5 years ago we saw a couple on TH-cam traveling full time while making money on the road. We were taken by that lifestyle and wanted it for ourselves, so we started making decisions that would hopefully help to one day make that dream a reality.
That's when the skoolie came in. We found videos of people converting school buses into tiny houses. School buses were solid vehicles that were fantastic platforms to build on and were also CHEAP, relatively speaking. For just a couple thousand dollars you could have the foundation for a custom build that your dreams were made of, so that's what we did.
After two years of converting, we ended up with our custom built tiny house on wheels. It's rough around the edges, in some cases literally, but it's ours. It works, and it allows us to travel full time.
All together, we estimate our final costs were ~$23k. We could have done it MUCH cheaper, but we didn't know what we were doing so we made some costly mistakes. Still, our 23k custom built tiny house is MUCH less expensive than new and many used RVs or campers out there, and it has everything we want and nothing we don't.
We drive our Subaru Outback behind the bus. This travel setup helps us go where we want, when we want, and to stay for essentially as long as we want.
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Ok, the man has the most soothing & radio friendly voice. He definitely could do narrative documentaries, voice-overs/voicing for commercials, cartoons, nature programs, etc.-There is no limit to what this man could do with his voice. And he is not too bad looking either-lol.
It really doesn't get any better than this. While watching this, I pictured myself eating a bowl of chili with cornbread, while watching nature's animals outside the bus, then later on taking a nap INSIDE the bus, and having so much peace and quiet surrounding me.
This is a blast from the past! My Russian grandparents, fleeing war torn Europe, took the first ticket out and it was to Venezuela. They disembarked, given an allotment of $10.00 per person. My family decided that instead of trying to go small, bought a bus and the property it was "stranded" on, as it had no wheels. That bus became a home for a family of 5 with one on the way. My grandma told stories of using the engine area as her kitchen! Omg! They lived there for over 10 years building up money to emigrate to the USA. I am the first born in the USA. So proud of my family's origin story! 🤗😘🌈
Yes, voice-over, you don't want to click out. Great sense of humor and inspiring. Love it!
This is Tiff! We are so excited and nervous to share this tour. Zac worked so hard on it! We hope you like it :)
Your bus is one of the reasons I am considering that size. Absolutely love your design and what you all have done with it.
Love the idea of the map above the bed. Hugs and pats to the dogs.
Well worth the effort. Everything's been beautifully done in this video.
Outstanding. This is a "just right" introduction for those who might not have been following your story. Production values well represent the high quality of your videos. Carry on, please.
This was very well done. Love the narration on this, too. Your home looks warm and inviting. Great job done by the two of you.
You guys did an excellent job on this bus. I love it. BTW... I’m sure you have heard this before, but Zak can totally do voiceover work!
Totally agree
Im agree with u, almost all the time when i am listening to this, im thinking about voiceover job haha
Native-Kitty yeah ~ his marketing tactic sure convinced us. Lol.
Lol and he made jokes made me laugh
Kinda reminds me of a deeper voiced Binging with Babish
PS We have used our shower since filming this video! It was great! Glad we have it in the build.
Tiffany Everett if you don’t mind about how much did you pay for the bus at auction!!
EDIT:: I asked to soon you do say how much 🙏🏻🙏🏻thank you for doing so.
P.S. your husband sounds like He is narrating a good documentary !! Y’all should look into him doing that for a living SERIOUSLY 🤗🤗
Surprised you had not used it to wash the dogs before.. btw, I REALLY like your bus and boy have I seen many nice ones, great job!.
What size is the bed?
@@joreyinfl it looks like a double, good for a couple 😀
@@Alex-dr6or not for this gal over here ;)
May I ask how you showered before you used your bus shower? Did you have a gym membership or something?
This man should be a voice over person and a copy writer. His enunciation, perfect . As is his choice of words for the story telling. Whew.
TIFF’s husband should be an announcer for all TH-cam videos about conversions. For once, they didn’t pull out every darn drawer to tell people what’s in them and who gave them what. Totally awesome video.
his voice totally sounds like the guy from “How it’s made”
#1. The BEST EVER - First class filming and editing!
#2. Perfect voice
#3. Wood work and layout - fantastic
#4. Informative. video!!
#5. Thank you for sharing!
Right?
Pace was refreshing.
Finally, folks that weren't just born with it who were able to execute, thanks for sharing.
BEST voice-over bus tour EVER! It felt like I was listening to a infomercial. Kept waiting for, "...but wait, there's more!! For $19.99 you will get a complete set of..." lololol Loved the flow!!
You need to make room for baby!!!!!!!
was watching the video without the audio, had to get the level up to be able to hear him, THIS IS AN AMAZING VOICEOVER 😂
"Burns clean enough for Hank Hill" hallelujah, thank you brother. that one snuck up on me have a great day god bless you
Love the old school 1950's style tour/voice over! Funny and charming and a refreshimg change to most all other tours. Love the skoolie and the way you've integrated all the elements including the printer...and it's so cosy!
I have to agree with so many here who have already said it - If Zac doesn't already do voice over work, he truly should!
Your build is absolutely gorgeous, comfortable and so very homey... I've never wanted to live in a school bus more in my life! And the video/voice over did an amazing job of showing and showcasing every beautifully crafted area. Just beautiful!!
Living the dream! Congrats you two, or, four! Best of wishes, from a new subscriber. ♥♥
Hands down best skoolie tour video out there. Great job guys and what a inspiring video.
Wow - I was about to say the same thing! But you beat me to it...He is an amazing narrator!
“Our two bottle openers are constantly yelling at each other.” 🤣😂🤣😂
Great build. Great video. And excellent sense of humor! Well done!!
Hey everyone! Thanks to all of you who watched live with us. Sorry for the abrupt chat close, accident on our part. It was great getting to talk with everyone in real time. I think we'll be doing more live videos with chats in the future, so stick around! **Also since recording this tour we've used our shower and we're SO HAPPY we have it. We actually show us using it in this video th-cam.com/video/XEQ0c4o8xEI/w-d-xo.html
Loving the channel, wish you both the best of journeys, you really have created a lovely home from home there.
My wife and I have watched them all. Loved everyone of them. Rooted for yall when things didn't go yalls way. More importantly, watched yall grow in knowledge and confidence as things progressed. We love everything. Please keep cranking them out. We will be there "ooooing and ahhhing" , laughing and sitting at home totally jealous but we'll keep it all on the inside.
You guys killed it 100%. Very inspiring! LOVE the repurposed pepper containers for spices at 10:04! Genius! I really like how you turned the bedroom from traditional Skoolies to fit the bathroom. Awesome map on the bedroom ceiling too! Subscribed and will be catching up through your videos. Hoping to launch into this lifestyle in the next 12 months.
Wow, the hard work and creativity within this build are so impressive. I'm in love with the interior design of your home. Massive nod to you both!
No bulshit. No explaining yourself. No hippie talk. Just a tour of a great looking but. I love it sincerely and have added it to my favourites playlist, because I will be returning to this
You guys may have created one of my favorite bus conversions ever. It's both functional and good looking to and extent that very few other people have been able to accomplish. Keep up the good work!
this is probably THE MOST aesthetically pleasing AND functional bus builds ive ever seen !
Literally the best freakin walk through I have watched. The editing was on point, the design is beautiful, and you guys are just so awesome honest and inspiring. This is a must save video so in a year when I am finally traveling I can make a video and literally say that you guys were the kick in the rump I needed to just go for it and live my best life. Keep going! Love it!❤
There’s no RV that can compare to what you guys have done. 👍🏾
“And is just *bleep* charming” ha
This is my favorite design that I’ve seen, closest to my own plans.
Definitely one of the coziest conversions I’ve seen. It looks like it’s one that feels like home.
Loved it! You’re one of my favorite nomads to follow and give me hope to do this one day. Zak’s voice is so calming I think he needs to record a meditation podcast for me! ❤️😄
I absolutely Love this bus! The live edge, extention table, curtain for closet, that door on the kitchen cabinets! So awesome!
I think you guys should have the next skoolie/tiny living Netflix documentary!
I have watched hours upon hours of RV, van, and bus builds over the last few days. Seriously, I've probably watched close to 50 videos on mobile and tiny living. This bathroom is the BEST bathroom I've seen in a bus. It is huge, and looks gorgeous with the stained glass. And the rest of the bus is beautiful too! So many little details that I love. Y'all did wonderful and should be so proud!
Awesome build. Can you make a video talking about transitioning your 9-5s and how you currently make money?
Please yes
That has been my stop to make myself a skolie the how they support themselves on the road
Rachel Taylor Yes I want the to go over multiple ways to make a decent amount and being able to travel anywhere
That's the hardest part, if you keep your 9-5 and stay in your bus/van it'll be a lot cheaper with no house/rent payments, but there are a lot of stay at home jobs, but if you're not skilled in some aspects it'll be harder, for instance, if you're a graphic designer and you're comfortable with taking in jobs it shouldn't be too hard, or if you're a videographer and you drive around the country to make videos
Only someone who put in the work can tell you all the imperfect spots... cause no one else notices them. Very nice work.
I love you guy's bus. Tiff did a great job as decorator in chief.
Zac's documentary voice was all "here we have Zac and Tiffany in their natural habitat...with a *%:#! charming cubic mini" 😄 love it. Thanks you two for your fun videos.
💖💖💖💖💖 by now I've watched countless tiny houses conversion from buses & rv .. This Is The Best Video I've Watched 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks, you guys are an inspiration. I'm presently working on doing the same thing. RV's are insanely expensive, even the used ones, and besides that, they are flimsy and can't carry all that much weight. But my (school) bus is hardcore steel, designed to haul 8000 lbs of human being and their stuff.
At the moment I'm gathering all the components of the PV system I designed because I'm installing that first. The idea is it is going to actually help with the rest of the build, powering tools and stuff.
Thanks again! Now, if we happen to bump into you guys at one of those events, we don't have to be among of the numerous hordes of people gawking at your bus and tracking in all kinds of crap on my feet. I can just sit back and watch this really cool tour video ;-)
My goodness, you sound like a professional announcer, very very articulate and no monotone, with expression…thank you for sharing I love this video and congratulations to you both 🎉🎉❤
Absolutely the most quality crafted skoolie tour video I’ve seen. Such an inspiration!
The guy has a great voice. I absolutely loved what you guys did with this conversion. One of the best that I’ve seen. And shout out to the wife for doing an amazing job on that bathroom.
This is one of the best conversions I have seen....great job.
If Zac ever needs extra work he can always do voice-overs what a voice you guys did a beautiful job on that bus I love it
Great job on this segment you guys. Your bus is outstanding and your channel has become one of my favorite TH-cam subscriptions. If I was younger, I‘d be following your lead. Just continue to enjoy every day, and be well.
Im building one by myself. Im disabled and probably older than you. You can do it. 😉
Out of the tiny house bus tours I've watched, this one is my favorite.
I’ve seen so many skoolie versions, few I’d want to call my home. This is one of the exceptions. You’ve achieved genuine warmth and simple charm balanced by resourceful practicality. A classic Skoolie! Great job...
One of the best presentations of a bus tour, I have ever seen
Love the bus layout and overall design. Y’all did an awesome bus conversion. Y’all have some unique touches I’ve not seen anywhere else. All the little fun details really make it a homey functional cabin on wheels. Thanks for sharing and safe travels 🚌😊❤️👍🌎🎶🎥 War Eagle 🦅😎
i wish every skoolie tour was filmed like this
Very inspiring! I've been watching your videos for about two years now. You two come across very relatable and humble. I'm converting my bus in Loveland right now and your videos have been extremely helpful. Best of luck on your journey!
Thank you for sharing this. Your living one old ladies dream. Yeah, mine. I always wanted to travel, but I’m too old now. So I get to enjoy watching you young folk live my life.
I can share one little piece of knowledge with you... I’ve been married for 30 years now, and what makes it work... communication. Always talk things out, NEVER go to bed angry. And that’s all I have. Lol.
Have fun, be safe and always thank God every day for what you have.
God bless you both!
Great build, tour and editing. Congrats guys! Cheers.
Loved how the video was shot! Excellent voice over!!! "Our bottle openers are constantly yelling at each other" is a perfect example of how we can imagine each item in our house to be 😁
The imperfections mean nothing when you’re parked beside a beautiful lake, sipping coffee, while your friends are stuck in offices.
We just love you two; you are so fresh and positive!
Great job on the bus and this tour! That wood interior looks warm and cozy. Maybe if you are good the dogs will let you use that couch once in a while.
Zac killed it as a narrator! Very professional, and funny! LOL!
I LOVE your build and adore y’all! Thanks for keeping it real and providing so much insight into choosing this lifestyle, how you got here, etc. The bus is stunning, so great job you two! ✨💛
Dianne was my inspiration. I bought a 30' bluebird, wood cabin look interior and even an RV door. We've been full time for two years, now. Just wanna say thanks.
It's an amazing looking bus even with; as you put it, all of it's imperfections. It looks so warm and inviting, you made it look as if you're in a log cabin. Feel proud because you did a good job. Stay safe my friend!
One of the best narrated tours as the narration is short and poignant the camera smooth and the tour begins at the front of the bus and doesn’t jump around. Well done and well designed.
Awesome video. The bus is charming The footage at the end... fabulous. Tuco walking that beam; easy does it. Foot tattoo love it. Those bean burgers yum. Where's the recipe? Good stuff guys Being an artist there's nothing better. Your life looks fantastic & worth the price
Beautiful. Seriously I felt like I was on my first day of work and having to watch an orientation and listening to the perfect speaking host. Great voice!
This is totally awesome... even better than I expected! I've been following you for just a few months now and I am officially addicted 🙂 Great job on the editing and music - F***ing charming lol.
That's it, I'm building a bus - see you on the road!
WOW, what an accomplishment, I'm 71 now having lived my hippie dayz in the mtns. of Colo. I would've surely lived this lifestyle, even at this stage of my life, I'm living my permaculture retirement in S. Florida...every day an adventure...kudos kids, you are my people...!
Love the video.... thank you for sharing your adventure .You both should be very proud of all the work you did on your home.
Amazing! I'm 64 about to turn a young 65 and starting my second life free as the artist I was suppose to be here in Florida away from snow and ice and I was looking at ways to get off the grid as hurricane season gets to it's peak here. Your approach to self self-sufficiency is inspiring and logically simplistic. Very refreshing, Thank you!
Love the tour, thank you! You are both so inspirational... Who in the world gives this video a thumbs down?
people who are jealous or baby boomers who think that you need to have a traditional house probably.
There are so many things in this build that are simple, yet genius........... like the shoes above the door, the fold up dinette, the umbrella and such by the door. I can tell that so much thought was put into your design. I am definitely gonna shamelessly steal the drawbridge table idea on the handicap accessible door. Love it!!!
Thanks u 2, well put together. Love love love it, your place is dreamy. Love cabin style
This is the dream of any nature lover!!!♥️
Congrats guys, its beautiful🙂 and that voice, so professional. ty for sharing🙂
I have watched many of the school bus make overs , in my opinion yours is my favorite . I enjoy everything you did, it is so homey and so well put together. You will definitely enjoy your travels in your bus . Good luck !
I need to rethink my water usage if I want to be able to be off grid
There's a recycling shower I've seen people build, so you can shower off just a few gallons. Hopefully someone will manufacture it soon
Wow!! I could listen to him all day!!
Great video! Zak you should do voice overs..That is one big A sink! Lol
So far this is the best skoolie tour video I've seen ❤ from 🇰🇪
SWEEET! We're also getting ready to film our bus tour soon and more importantly hit the road within a few weeks! We've enjoyed watching your channel grow over the last six months, thanks for the inspiration. ✌️
Bus Life Possible Good luck and can’t wait to see it! ✨
this is by far the best layout of a skoolie
ZAC SOUNDS LIKE THE VOICEOVER GUY FROM "HOW ITS MADE" HOLY CRAP😭😭
Most definitely the best voice over EVER!!! Love the bus
"Our bottle openers are constantly yelling at each other" lol too cute 😂
You both did a wonderful job!
YTU has enabled people to achieve their dreams.
muchas felicidades amigos que belleza de pareja y que belleza de bus hause tour jejjeje esta bellisimo gracia por regalarnos esta bellisima tour. bendiciones amigos
Awesome bus tour 👏
Great voiceover ❣
This is the most gorgeous bus/RV I’ve ever seen. It’s so cosy and just beautiful. I love the cabin look. Brilliant guys just brilliant 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Loooooove this. Inspiring skoolie design!
My question is, you mentioned in the video you guys haven’t used the shower. Is this because this video was done right after the rebuild or... just haven’t showered? 😜
I LOVE your magnetic knife holder. If one happens to come loose from the magnet, it drops into the recess onstead of falling off the wall and onto a counter top. Genius! Patent that and make some money!
such a casually funny video! also WAR EAGLE!! 🐅
Perfect radio announcer voice! Love the bus ❤️
5:44 “Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!”
I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar!
Yesss!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed! We Browncoats must stick together ;-)
Zac is a first rate narrator and the bus is incredible, possibly the best I’ve seen great job all around 👍😁💪🏻
His voice is amazing! I'm sure Tiff loves it!
This voiceover tour is amazing. Never seen this style of shooting for a bus tour before. I love it! Also, beautiful bus. ☺️
Wonderful. I plan to do something like this when I retire in three years. I watch this and wonder why I waited so long. We are all taught that the way to do this is the either be wealthy, or to wait, after getting the house, finding a mate, raising the kids, pursuing the career, and then living your dream after you are old enough to have "earned" the life you want. That view is wrong, but it took me sixty years to figure it out. Congratulations on thinking outside the envelope, and making your life your own. Also congratulations to you both for finding a partner crazy enough to do this with you.
Oh my gosh! The voiceover work made this the best tour I’ve ever seen!
This was like a professional documentary. Y'all better work it!
I'm sold. I must have this life.
I have to say, Iive never been into cabin-styled apartments or houses, but this right here is legit.
Proper utilisation of space, attentive details to things in the bus like that beautiful knife rack, very different from all the others I've seen. Your bus tour took my love for cabin settings from 5 to 💯 real quick. Great job, simply beautiful.
My wife is jumping up and down on your wonderful production! Great job and keep at it!
Human Touch! The best bus I have seen so far perfect imperfections! love it! The highlight is that long table.